A SPECIALISED TRAINING SYMPOSIUM FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS.

DATE: Saturday, Oct 5, 2013

Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre 7524 139 Ave NW, Edmonton AB

8:00 AM REGISTRATION 8:30 – 12:30 PM CHAIR YOGA 12:30 – 1:30 PM LUNCH 1:30 – 4:45 PM FITT SYMPOSIUM SIT FIT STRETCH AND RELEASE

FEATURED PRESENTER: RHONA PARSONS BENDER METHOD AUTHOR & MASTER TRAINER

LEARN AND EARN!

LEARN effective, tested and results driven exercises that are easily adapted

into any type of fitness, one-on-one or rehab environment.

EARN CEC’s from provincial/national certifying agencies and CSEP.

Rhona Parsons - CPT, RYT-500. Rhona’s journey towards health and wellness began in 1996 when she became a certified Group Fitness Instructor. Her background encompasses many areas of health and well being - Bender Method Author and Master Trainer, Hatha Yoga Instructor, STOTT Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer Specialist, Fitness Instructor Specialist, Zumba Fitness Instructor, EFI Gravity trainer, Senior Fitness Leader. Rhona has been practicing yoga and related studies for many years and is an avid fitness enthusiast.

Rhona’s professional goals are to share her extensive knowledge with you, helping and motivating you along your journey to better health and longevity. To help you build a strong foundation and balanced body that will enhance your well being, and allow you to enjoy life at its fullest. “

The Bender Method™ of Training is an exciting and effective approach to

traditional core training utilizing the Bender Ball. The program provides

you with the tools to become a “critical thinking” leader in safe and results-

driven programs easily adaptable to group ex, one-on-one, mind body and

rehab settings.

FOR FURTHER INFO / OR TO REGISTER: www.FMGonline.ca Info@FMGonline.ca 1-888-290-FITT (3488)

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SATURDAY, OCT 5, 2013

NORTHGATE LIONS SENIORS

RECREATION CENTRE

7524 – 139 AVE NW, EDMONTON, AB

Fitness Marketing Group Inc. 201 11442 – 168 St NW, Edmonton, AB. T5M 3T9 Toll Free: 1-888-290-FITT (3488) Local: 780-496-7410

AGENDA

8:00 AM REGISTRATION

8:00 – 12:30 PM BENDER METHOD – CHAIR YOGA

Just released in 2013 Chair Yoga is the newest module under the Bender Method of Training Education series. This program is for everyone, any age and any fitness level. This very gentle form of Yoga is excellent for people with various types of movement disorders and is easily incorporated into an active older adult setting. Using a chair and Bender Ball as a prop, the health benefits of this program are endless – reduced blood pressure, better sleep, improved mobility, movement and posture, and increased stamina to make everyday tasks easier. All aspects of Yoga – postures, pranayama (breath), meditation and relaxation can be done using the chair complemented with the Bender Ball. This special population can find comfort using the chair as an aide – helping to reduce fear of falling – thus reducing anxiety and stress. Leave with a variety of poses that you can start using with your clients right away!

12:30 – 1:30 PM LUNCH

1:30 – 3:00 PM SIT FIT

Sit Fit is designed for the young at heart and those with some movement constraints. Using the chair as a prop to aid with balance exercises and stretching , this fun exercise program will have your clients burning calories and toning muscle while keeping their hearts strong. You will use common tools such as Bender Balls, Gliding Disks and Tubing and will learn specific exercise sequences to improve your clients’ strength, mobility, balance and stamina. You will walk away with a program you can start incorporating right away! No impact – anyone can do it!

3:15 – 4:45 PM STRETCH AND RELEASE

Create flow and focus to your stretching repertoire taking some yoga inspired philosophies and incorporating them with the bender ball. You will learn the theory behind stretches that may or may not be familiar to you and enhance them with the Bender Method ™ philosophy. Find out how to optimize posture and create more balance with your clients by incorporating these simple yet effective stretching techniques.

REGISTRATION INFO

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DESCRIPTION

EARLYBIRD

BY

SEPT 30/13

REGULAR

AFTER

SEPT 30/13

CHAIR YOGA $99 $119

FITT $79 $99

TAKE BOTH

AND SAVE!

$149 $169

INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION: CEC’S, STUDENT HANDOUTS, BENDER BALL GST WILL BE ADDED TO REGISTRATION FEE

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